STACKS OF TROUBLE
Author: Martha F. Brenner
Illustrator: Liza Woodruff
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Number of pages: 31
Publisher: Kane Press (USA) First published in: 2000 Format: Picturebook Is the mathematical focus explicit in the story? Yes Is this story part of a mathematics story series? Yes (Math Matters) Click here to preview and/or purchase this book via the Amazon (UK) website Synopsis by the author/publisher
Mike learns how dirty dishes can multiply when he tries to avoid washing them. |
“12 bowls, 12 big plates, 12 small plates, 12 mugs, 4 x 12 = 48, plus 16 glasses. Wow! That's 64 dirty dishes, not counting the pots and serving bowls."”
Recommended age range:
6 years old +
Relevant topics:
Multiplication
Possible teaching activities:
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6 years old +
Relevant topics:
Multiplication
Possible teaching activities:
At MathsThroughStories.org, we believe that stories can be meaningfully incorporated in mathematics teaching in different ways. Thus, we are inviting you to share your experience of how you have used this story in your mathematics lesson with other members of the community. By sharing your experience with us, you will be added to our team of On-line Contributors here, where you can also find our submission guideline.
